Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this week.
This story will be updated throughout the week as we learn of events, meetings, and listings, so please check back often. Do you have something to add to this list or an upcoming roundup? Email ryan@whatsupnewp.com.
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Monday, July 8
Lineup for Middletown’s ‘Music in Paradise’ and ‘Second Beach Music Series’ announced
On Wednesday, June 5, the Town of Middletown announced the 2024 lineup for their “Music In Paraide” and “Second Beach Music Series”.
Things To Do
- 10:30 am: Jamestown Coastal Tour at Fort Wetherill State Park
- 2 pm to 4 pm: Tinker Club at Newport Public Library
- 3 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Valley Blue Sox at Cardines Field
- 3 pm to 6:30 pm: Jamestown Farmers Market at Jamestown Recreation Center
- 5 pm: Local Candidacy Form Signing Event at Elks Club Newport
- 5:30 pm: Mobile Quest: Battlebots at Jamestown Philomenian Library
- 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Adult/Teen Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
- 6 pm to 8 pm: Music in the Park – Monday’s in July at Paradise Valley Park
- 6:30 pm: 100 Years Ago in Portsmouth with Jim Garman at Portsmouth Free Public Library
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Valley Blue Sox at Cardines Field
- 7 pm to 8 pm: Adult Beginner Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
Live Music & Entertainment
- Firehouse Theater: Laughter for Locals with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Landing: Justin Pomfret from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Mark Flynn from 4 pm to 7 pm, Blistering Ego from 8 pm to 11 pm
- One Pelham East: Bruce Jacques from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am
- Paradise Park: Alexus Lee Trio from 6 pm to 8 pm
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- Pour Judgement: Musical Menagerie at 10 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- Little Compton: Little Compton Housing Trust at 6 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Town Council at 7 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Board of Canvassers at 7 am, Tiverton Historical Cemeteries Commission at 6 pm, Tiverton Town Council at 7 pm
Tuesday, July 9
Newport Mansions to host fun and create activities for children this summer
The Newport Mansions will welcome families for fun and creative activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout July and August.
Things To Do
- 9 am to 11 am: ESL Read-Aloud Book Club at Newport Public Library
- 10 am to 10:30 am: Preschool Dance Party at Newport Public Library
- 10:30 am: Family Programming: Trunk Show — Elephant Conservation at The Breakers
- 11 am: Newport Classical Music Festival presents Piano Trios at The Elms
- 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm: Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf at Newport Public Library
- 3 pm to 5 pm: Scrabble at Newport Public Library
- 4 pm to 5:30 pm: Beginner Contemporary at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
- 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Advanced Contemporary at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
- 6 pm: “Becoming Peggy Scott”: An Evening with Denée Benton & Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar at Rosecliff
- 6 pm: Mark Binder: We Need Good Stories at Jamestown Philomenian Library
- 7 pm to 8:30 pm: An Evening With the Irish Band Turas aboard Coastal Queen Cruises
- 8 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents An Evening with Laura Benanti at The Breakers
Live Music & Entertainment
- Easton’s Beach: 88th Army Band at 6 pm
- Fastnet Pub: Disco Tuesday with DJ 4Hundo at 10 pm
- Gas Lamp Grille: Karaoke at 10 pm
- Glen Park: Family Night with The Toe Jam Puppet Band from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Thelma at 3:30 pm, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure at 7:30 pm
- Landing: Mike Milazzo from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Adam Hanna from 4 pm to 7 pm, John Erikson from 8 pm to 11 pm
- One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair from 9 pm to 12:30 am
- The Helmway: Lois Vaughan Jazz Piano from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Tick Task Force at 5 pm, Jamestown Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Beach Commission at 7 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Citizens Memorial Committee at 10 am
- Newport: Newport Historic District Commission at 6:30 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Personnel Board at 5 pm, Tiverton North End and Industrial/Business Park Advisory Subcommittee at 6 pm, North Tiverton Fire District at 7 pm
Wednesday, July 10
Preview: Docket for Newport City Council Meeting on July 10
A public hearing on proposed zoning amendments; resolutions on short term rentals, public safety, and parking; and more.
Things To Do
- 10 am to 11 am: Outdoor Family Storytime at Newport Public Library
- 10 am to 11:30 am: Outdoor Community Gentle Yoga For All at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 2 pm to 6 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market – Wednesday on Memorial Boulevard
- 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: Magic Tree House Book Party at Newport Public Library
- 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm: Free Wednesday Nature Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 4 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents Duo Kayo at Newport Art Museum
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Ocean State Waves at Cardines Field
- 8 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents An Evening with Laura Benanti at The Breakers
Live Music & Entertainment
- Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
- Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
- Fifth Element: Ruby Mac from 7 pm to 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Thelma at 4:30 pm, Ghostlight at 7:30 pm
- Landing: Dan Decristofaro from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Nick Sproviero from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jim Devlin from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical! at 11 am
- Newport Vineyards: Le Mechante et le Connard from 5 pm to 8 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Eoin Egan from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Adam Go from 9 pm to 12:30 am
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Summer Concert Series featuring Mr. Chubb from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Sardella’s: Live Jazz Music at 7 pm
- The Quencher: Karaoke at 9 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Board of Canvassers at 3 pm, Jamestown Harbor Management Commission at 5 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust at 6 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee at 4:30 pm, Middletown Planning Board at 6 pm, Middletown Affordable Housing Committee at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport Beach Commission at 5 pm, Newport City Council at 5:30 pm, Newport City Council at 6:30 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Personnel Board at 5 pm
Thursday, July 11
Things To Do
- 9:30 am to 10:15 am: Baby Bookworms Storytime at Newport Public Library
- 11 am: Newport Classical Music Festival presents French Musings at The Elms
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: Pizza Box Tents at Newport Public Library
- 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Teen Geocache Series at Newport Public Library
- 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Vasco da Gama Music on the Lawn
- 7 pm to 10 pm: Summer Concert Series featuring Alisa Amador at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 8 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents Opera Night: La tragédie de Carmen at The Breakers
- 8:30 pm: The Cowboy and the Queen – newportFILM Outdoors at Newport International Polo Grounds
Live Music & Entertainment
- Easton’s Beach: Children’s Nights at 6 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Thelma at 4:30 pm, Raiders of the Lost Ark at 7:30 pm
- Landing: Justin Pomfret from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, The Naticks from 4 pm to 7 pm, Timmy Smith from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Brian Cabral from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Male Revue Show at 8 pm
- Newport Craft: Thursday Trivia at 7 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical! at 11 am
- O’Brien’s Pub: Derrick Keane from 5 pm to 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Sugarbabies from 8 pm to 10:30 pm, DJ Chad Dubs from 9:30 pm to 1 am
- Portsmouth VFW: Open Mic from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Barn from 6 pm to 8 pm
- The Reef: Brian Scott at 7 pm
- Tickets Bar & Grille: Michelle & Don from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm to 10:30 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Senior Services Committee at 1 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Town Council at 6:15 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan Update Committee at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport, City of at 5:30 pm, Newport Waterfront Commission at 6:30 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Economic Development Commission at 6 pm
Friday, July 12
Alan Bernstein brings his Jazz Quartet to King Park on July 12
The accomplished bass player and former Supervisor Of The Arts for Newport Public Schools performs at the Friends Of The Waterfront concert series on Friday, July 12th at the King Park Gazebo from 5-7pm.
Things To Do
- 5:15 am: Newport Classical Music Festival presents Sunrise Meditations at Chinese Tea House
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2 pm to 5 pm: Film Series – Summer Adventures at Newport Public Library
- 6:30 pm: ROCK & HORROR NIGHT at Rejects Beer Co.
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. North Adams SteepleCats at Cardines Field
- 8 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents A Far Cry at The Breakers
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Live DJ at Center Bar at 8:30 pm
- Bar & Board: Dave Alves at 8 pm
- Bulgarmarsh Recreational Area: The Ravers from 6 pm to 8:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Mike Warner & Friends at 9 pm
- Elks Newport: Phenix Ave Duo at 6 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Group Therapy from 7 pm to 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Water Brother: The Sid Abruzzi Story at 7:30 pm
- King Park: Alan Bernstein Jazz Quartet from 5 pm to 7 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: John Erickson from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, The Naticks from 4 pm to 7 pm, Straight Outta Rehab from 8 pm to 12 am
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music from 9:30 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Neal & The Vipers from 8:30 pm to 11:55 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, DJ Remedy at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Adam Go from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ from 11:30 pm to 1 am
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Kate Virginia from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9 pm
- The Deck: Sean Rivers from 4 pm to 7 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Mark Flynn from 2 pm to 5 pm, J-Crack & Cairo from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am
- Vieste’s Vino Wine Bar: Live music at 7 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Fire Department at 3 pm
- Newport: Newport Public Sculpture Commission at 9:30 am
Saturday, July 13
61st Wickford Art Festival set for July 13 – 14
This year’s festival promises an immersive experience of art, culture, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades to host 27th Annual Summer Gala on July 13
Musical guest will be Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue.
What’s Up Interview: RI music legend John Cafferty, playing PPAC on July 13
Beaver Brown Band and Steve Smith & the Nakeds playing the Cool Summer Nights series in Providence
The Pocasset Tribe of the Wampanoag Nation to host ‘Meet the Pocassets’ program at the Tiverton Public Library
All are welcome to this free event!
Sakonnet Vineyard to host ‘UnWINED Saturday Yoga Series’
Five-class series to be held amidst the vines
French in Newport Weekend returns this weekend to Washington Square
History comes alive with the fashion, fare, and sounds of Revolution-era Newport.
Things To Do
- Newport Regatta
- 6:30 am to 9:30 am: Save The Bay Swim
- 9 am: Yoga Saturdays at Hotel Viking
- 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market – Saturday at Embrace Home Loans
- 10 am: Gilded Age Graves in Island Cemetery
- 10 am to 11 am: LEGO Club at Newport Public Library
- 10 am to 11:30 am: Outdoor Community Gentle Yoga for All at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 10 am to 4 pm: Fort Adams Civil War Reenactment Weekend at Fort Adams State Park
- 11 am to 4 pm: French in Newport Living History Weekend
- 11 am to 5 pm: The Newport Kite Festival 2024 at Brenton Point State Park
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 5 pm: Newport International Polo Series at Newport International Polo Grounds
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents Canadian Brass at The Breakers
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Live Music Featuring Blake Gorman at 8:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Sean Rivers from 10 pm to 12 am
- Greenvale Vineyards: Bruce Gertz Trio from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at the Atlantic Resort: John Erikson from 7 pm to 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Surf’s Up at 4:30 pm, Water Brother: The Sid Abruzzi Story at 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: Nick Sproviero from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Chelley Knight from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jake Kulak Band from 8 pm to 12 am
- Long Wharf Mall: Half Step Down from 1 pm to 5 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music from 9 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Rugburn from 8 pm to 11:55 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 10 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: C. Gray The DJ at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Timmy Smith from 4 pm to 7 pm, Hit Play Duo from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ from 11:30 pm to close
- Portsmouth Publick House: Tim Cunningham from 6:30 pm to 10 pm
- Rusty’s: The 3Sum Band at 8 pm
- Speakeasy: Sean Rivers from 9:30 pm to 12 am
- Stoneacre Garden: Los Duderinos from 8:30 pm to 1 am
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Pub at Two Mile Corner: Double Shot at 8:30 pm
- The Quencher: Karaoke at 10 pm
- The Reef: Steve Cerilli from 12 pm to 3 pm, Vox 2 ft. Malayna Knox from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am, Brian Scott from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Vieste’s Vino Wine Bar: Live music at 7 pm
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
Sunday, July 14
Los Duderinos and Bill Bartholomew to perform at King Park on July 14
Two great staples of the Newport music scene come together for one fantastic outdoor show on Sunday, July 14th from 3pm to 6pm at the King Park Gazebo.
What’s Up Interview: Katrina Fortier of Lady & the Lovers, playing One Pelham East on Sunday, July 14
Former Newporter bringing new band to town
Things To Do
- Newport Regatta
- Infosys Hall of Fame Open at International Tennis Hall of Fame
- 8 am to 10 am: Cars and Coffee at Gardner Seveney Sports Complex
- 9 am: Wine Run 5K at Greenvale Vineyards
- 10 am to 1:30 pm: Tiverton Farmers Market – Summer at Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area
- 10 am to 2 pm: Sunday Brunch at Newport Vineyards
- 10 am to 4 pm: Fort Adams Civil War Reenactment Weekend at Fort Adams State Park
- 11 am to 4 pm: French in Newport Living History Weekend
- 11 am to 5 pm: The Newport Kite Festival 2024 at Brenton Point State Park
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Afternoon Tea Service at One Bellevue Restaurant at Hotel Viking
- 3 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents Poulenc Trio with Hanzhi Wang at Redwood Library & Athenaeum
- 5 pm: Newport Polo Benefit Match at Newport International Polo Grounds
- 8 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents An Evening with Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers at The Breakers
Live Music & Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- East Ferry Memorial Square: Nickel Jukebox from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Tom Perrotti & Friends from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Gulf Stream Bar & Grille: Butch McCarthy from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series from 3 pm to 7 pm
- King Park: NIMFest presents Los Duderinos and Bill Bartholomew from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Landing: Nick Sproviero from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Jim Devlin from 4 pm to 7 pm, Dave Alves from 8 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Cee Cee & The Riders from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Divey from 1 pm to 4 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Steel Drums with George Zecher from 3 pm to 6 pm
- One Pelham East: Chopville from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Sean Rivers from 9 pm to 11:25 pm
- The Reef: Island Time Steel Drums from 11:30 am to 2:30 am, J-Crack & Cairo from 5 pm to 8 pm
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
